Jarvisburg Elementary School Improvement Plan

2013-2016
Transforming Initiative 1: Implement problem solving and capacity
building processes to increase student achievement.
Student reading achievement in elementary school is a primary indicator of successful
graduation from high school. In addition, math and science skills will help make our
students college and career ready and globally competitive.
Key Staff Members Responsible:
Principal/AP
RTI Lead
Technology Lead
Entire Instructional Staff
State Board of Education Goals:
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
Dibels tools
Reading 3D tools
EVAAS
SchooNet
Kindergarten Early Assessment

PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will
be successful if we accomplish:
Meet Annual Measurable
Objectives.Partially Met

Meet EVAAS Growth

predictors.Partially Met

80% of K-2 students are at

grade level as indicated by K-2
Math Assessments. Not
Determined
K-2 students average at least
one year of reading growth. Met

Engage NY Math
MTSS Support Notebook
Internet Tools - ScootPad, BrainPop
MTSS Problem Solving Data Tracking

PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will
be successful if we accomplish
the following:
Meet Annual Measurable

Objectives. - MET
Meet EVAAS Growth

predictors. - MET
K-2 students average at least
one year of reading growth. PARTIALLY MET

PHASE (YEAR 3)
In Year 3 (2015-2016) we will
be successful if we
accomplish the following:
Meet Annual Measurable
Objectives
80% of students in grades K-5
are proficient at the end of the
year based on end of the year
benchmark goals or End of
Grade Tests.

STRATEGIES: (ACTION STEPS)

All teachers will analyze
STRATEGIES: (ACTION STEPS) STRATEGIES: (ACTION
student performance data as All teachers will analyze
STEPS)

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scheduled in the school data

review calendar.
Staff will continue to implement
and improve RTI process.

JES will recruit, train and utilize

volunteers to help address
student needs.

JES will continue a program of

family literacy through school
wide book reading.

JES will implement First in

Math.
Create a body of science

resources for use in the entire

school.

Provide duty free lunch and

planning time.

KEY ACTIVITY
Use of various internet
tools - ScootPad,
BrainPop, SchoolNet,
etc.
Professional
Development
Data Meetings

student performance data as

scheduled in the school data
review calendar.
Staff will continue to

implement and improve RTI

process.
JES will recruit, train and

utilize volunteers to help

address student needs.
JES will continue a program of
family literacy through school
wide book reading.

JES will continue First in Math

and expand to K-5.
Provide duty free lunch and
planning time.

Staff will continue to

implement and improve the
MTSS Process.
All teachers will analyze
student data biweekly during
Data Planning meetings.
Utilize county Literacy Coach
to provide staff development,
support and implementation
of research based reading
strategies .
Use of data room to monitor
schoolwide growth and
progress in the areas of
reading.

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET DATE ARTIFACTS

Instructional Staff
June 2016
Student Data,
Participation in Staff
Development
Principal, Assistant
Principal,Lead Staff,
Literacy Coach
Principal, Assistant
Principal, Teachers

June 2016

Sign in Sheets, PD
Resources

June 2016

Schedule, meeting
minutes

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Transforming Initiative 2: Implement processes to enhance positive
relationships within the school and community.
Foster collaboration and trust. Without these qualities in your school, you cant reach
excellence. (Eric Jensen, Jensenlearning.com) Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect
and trust among students and staff is essential to any school wide improvement.
Key Staff Members Responsible:
Principal
PBIS Lead,
Instructional Staff
State Board of Education Goals:
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Leadership and Innovation
TOOLS:
RTI Problem Solving Process
PBIS Matrix
PHASE I (YEAR 1)
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will
be successful if we accomplish:
JES will initiate and maintain
Student of the Month program to
recognize good character traits.
Met

JES will initiate and maintain

Lincoln Awards for Honesty and
Integrity. Met
All teachers will continue to
implement PBIS practices. Met

Award Certificates and Medals

PHASE II (YEAR 2)
In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will
be successful if we accomplish:
JES will continue Student of the
Month program to recognize
good character traits MET
JES will separate the PBIS team
from the Leadership Team to
increase effectiveness. PARTIALLY MET

All teachers will continue to

implement PBIS practices. PARTIALLY MET

STRATEGIES:
STRATEGIES:
Hold quarterly awards

Hold monthly awards assemblies assemblies to recognize student

to recognize student behavior.
behavior.

PHASE III (YEAR 3)

In Year 3 (2015 - 2016), we
will be successful if we
accomplish:
JES will begin
implementation of the Leader
In Me program which is based
on the Seven Habits of Highly
Effective People.
JES will recognize students
both monthly and weekly who
exhibit good character traits
and leadership skills.
JES will fully implement
PBIS.

STRATEGIES:
Specific guidelines for
appropriate behavioral
expectations throughout the

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Create awareness activities for Re-invigorate PBIS initiatives
building (Shared lesson plans,
the PBIS Matrix
to include school wide
common language, etc.)
initiatives
Encouragement of posiitive
behavior with routine
schoolwide incentives.
Hold quarterly awards
assemblies to recognize
student achievement.
provide opportunities for
students to lead throughout
the building (Assemblies,
Club Day, etc.)

KEY ACTIVITY
PBIS Meetings

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET DATE

PBIS Lead, PBIS Team,
Ongoing
All Staff, Administration

Professional
Development
Leadership Lunch

Principal, Assistant
Principal, Lead Staff
All Staff

June 2016

Club Day

All Staff

June 2016

June 2016

ARTIFACTS
Assemblies, Awards,
Data Collection,
Shared Lesson Plans
Sign in sheets
List of students in
attendance
Feedback and sign in
sheets

WAIVERS
THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN MAY INCLUDE REQUESTS FOR WAIVERS
FOR STATE LAWS, RULES, OR POLICIES FOR THAT SCHOOL. A REQUEST
FOR A WAIVER SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF G.S. 115C-105.
(REQUESTS OF THIS NATURE MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY THE
LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION OR INCLUSION
IN THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.)
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IN

ACCORDANCE WITH A SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN ACCEPTED

UNDER G.S. 115C-105.27, STATE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR
TEACHER ASSISTANTS MAY BE TRANSFERRED FOR CLASSROOM
TEACHERS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE OR
PERSONNEL TO SERVE THE WHOLE SCHOOL.

IN

ACCORDANCE WITH A SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN ACCEPTED

UNDER G.S. 115C-105.27, STATE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR
CLASSROOM MATERIALS/INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT
MAY BE TRANSFERRED ONLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEXTBOOKS;
OR STATE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR TEXTBOOKS MAY BE
TRANSFERRED ONLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF INSTRUCTIONAL
SUPPLIES, INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER CLASSROOM
MATERIALS.
OTHER PLANS REFERENCED OR INCLUDED

THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN SHALL INCLUDE

A PLAN TO:
ADDRESS SCHOOL SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE CONCERNS;
PROVIDE A DUTY-FREE LUNCH PERIOD FOR EVERY TEACHER ON A
DAILY BASIS OR AS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
TEAM; AND
PROVIDE DUTY-FREE INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING TIME FOR EVERY
TEACHER UNDER G.S. 115C-301.1, WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING AN
AVERAGE OF AT LEAST FIVE HOURS OF PLANNING TIME PER WEEK.

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COMMITMENT TO THE WORK
This document reflects the work of Jarvisburg Elementary Schools School
Improvement Team, Principal, and staff. The plan will serve as a guide as the school
works toward increasing academic achievement for ALL students. It will be continually
monitored, evaluated and updated.
SIGNED BY:
Steve Blackstock
_____________________________
PRINCIPAL

_2/27/13__
DATE

Elizabeth Kenan
_____________________________
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

__2/27/13__
DATE

THIS PLAN WAS PRESENTED TO THE STAFF FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL ON FEBRUARY
27, 2014.
THE RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
_____ALL______ APPROVE

_____0______ NOT APPROVE

THE SECOND YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WAS REVIEWED BY THE STAFF AND
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM ON NOVEMBER 18TH AND 19TH, 2014.
STEVE BLACKSTOCK
PRINCIPAL
AMY CRISLER
2014
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

DATE
NOVEMBER 18,
DATE

THE THIRD YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WAS REVIEWED BY THE STAFF AND
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM ON OCTOBER 28, 2015.
DAUN BELANGIA
PRINCIPAL

OCTOBER 28, 2015

DATE

MARY SIMMONS
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

OCTOBER 28, 2015

DATE

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